Ian Bannen
Birth Name:
Ian Bannen
Birth Place:
North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Honored with the Ian Bannen Memorial Award from Coatbridge College, Lanarkshire
- Received the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award in 2000
- Studied at St․ Aloysius' College and Ratcliffe College
- Remained married to Marilyn Salisbury from 1976 until his death in 1999
- Bannen's stage debut came in 1947 after appearing in a production of "Armlet and Jade․"
- Best known for portraying the characters Christopher Lowe in "From Beyond the Grave," Jim Prideaux in the 1979 production of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and Jackie O'Shea in "Waking Ned Devine․"
- Original member of the Stratford-upon-Avon's Royal Shakespeare Company
- Replaced by actor Nigel Davenport after being cast in 1977's "The Island of Dr․ Moreau․"
- Was close friends with actors Richard Harris and Peter O'Toole
Awards
- 1966Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1966Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Male:Nominated
- 1974BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1988BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1999Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
- 1999Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 2001Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated